Memorial Box Monday is a time to remind ourselves of all the ways that the Lord has been faithful. I first explain about a Memorial Box here if you have just happened by A Place Called Simplicity for the first time.
Since the fire there have been (and still are) many things to sort through in all the areas of our lives: spiritually, physically, and emotionally. And also since the fire, truthfully, it has been very difficult for me to hear the Lord speak. My brain seems to be racing all the time – even through the night! So much so that I thought if I could just take my brain out of my head and lay it on the table for a little rest from it all it would really help. (Although it would probably get lost in this crowded hotel room and for sure then people could say, “Linn truly lost her mind.”) *LOL* And since my mind is racing so, this may be a bit hard to follow, so bare with me, please.
There have been a few big questions that I have not been able to get my arms around since the fire. One of the things I have wondered is: I mention here about just how uneasy I felt the night before the fire and I have wondered if I had gone upstairs to our bedroom and got on my knees and asked the Lord what was making me so uneasy, would He have told me about the fire?
But in order to understand why I would think that, I have to back up a speck. When I was in Africa in December I was doing my Bible study and was reading Psalm 25. Although I have read Psalm 25 many times, never before had I “seen” verse 14.
The LORD confides in those who fear him;
he makes his covenant known to them. Psalm 25:14
I immediately knew that the Lord was speaking to me and so I began to meditate on this verse. I felt like it confirmed many things over my life but also challenged me as well. I felt that it confirmed why the Lord had spoken so many times to me over my life (because I had a very respectful fear of Him and so 24/7 I want to only please Him!). And it also made me realize that if I continued to fear the Lord, He would continue to confide secrets in me. I was excited!! I meditated on this verse over and over in the next few weeks.
Less than four weeks after returning from Africa the fire happened. After the fire and trying to sort through things in my head I wondered: In light of Psalm 25:14 – why hadn’t the Lord told me that the house was about to catch on fire so we could have averted such a trauma? Or a better question I wondered was: If I had gone upstairs when I was feeling such uneasiness and knelt beside our bed and been still and waited would He have shown me that the fire was starting to smolder under the house? These thoughts have tormented me.
When my dear friend Celestia came to visit last week I asked her. She said to me: Linn, are you someone who continually walks in wanting to hear the Lord? (Yes) If the Lord speaks do you listen? (Yes) Do you hear the Lord speak without having to go kneel beside your bed? (Yes) Well then Linn, if the Lord was going to tell you about the fire beforehand, you did not need to go upstairs and kneel beside your bed. (*tears plunking* Okay, Celestia, okay.)
But still this thought tormented me. Until yesterday. Yesterday the Lord put it all together for me. Here’s how: My oldest brother, Dan, lives in Texas. Three days after the fire he posted this comment to my blog entry about the fire, Graham’s surgery and our dog Lucy:
I was laying in bed early this morning about 4 am my time
and I saw in my minds eye that Satan had
come to exchange your beauty for ashes,
as we know he comes to steal, kill,
and destroy, he tried to start the fire late in the night
when no one would awaken, but the Angel of the Lord
was there keeping the wood too wet to burn,
Satan wanted to take you all, but the Angel of the Lord said no,
you can have the house, you can have Lucy,
and you can take Graham thru the valley of the shadow of death,
but NO, you can not have them. You are doubly blessed in
all this, for you have not only been able to assemble
the family God gave you a vision for, but God allowed
you to carry them all out of dangers grasp.
This was your Exodus experience, your family has walked
right past the grim reaper and survived.
This is a time of rejoicing. Of all the outcomes that
could have been, this is the one you would
have chosen. Julie and I have wept with you
and we rejoice with you in life.
Blessings, Your Big Brother in Texas
When I had read this from Dan I knew it was a word from the Lord for me. It resonated in my spirit. Truly, when the smoke alarm had gone off at 1:30am I could not even figure out what it was. I had tried to incorporate it into my dreaming and realized that it was something outside my sleep realm. I had stumbled downstairs and not really had a clue what was going on. If I had found the floor on fire at that time, I am certain that we would not have made it out in time, I was just too out of it and sleepy, barely able to think. Two hours later, at 3:30am, when the smoke alarm went off again, I barely remember getting up and looking around (although I know I did), because I was just still so out of it. Again, I am convinced if the floor had been on fire then, it would have been deadly and disastrous. And no, there is no way on God’s green earth that I would have ever left my house without my kids. I would have died trying to get them all out.
So my brother’s words kept rumbling around in my head. I just couldn’t put it all together – with Psalm 25:14 too – well until yesterday that is.
Yesterday morning Dw came into our room as we were getting ready for church. The first thing he said was, “Did you read your Bible yet? (We are on a Daily Reading Plan.) Linny listen:
The angel of the LORD encamps around
those who fear him, and he delivers them. Psalm 34:7″
The minute Dw quoted the familiar verse I started to cry. Tears plunking away, right at that instant, the Lord brought it all together for me. Yes, because I fear the Lord He had had the Angel of the Lord there the night of the fire, and yes, the Angel of the Lord had been keeping the wood wet until I was awake and able to get the kids out and yes, the Angel of the Lord had delivered the kids and I. I felt an instant peace about that aspect of the fire.
I believe the Lord allowed the fire for a reason (we may never know exactly why). I believe that He will cause all things to work together for good. I believe if He had wanted me to know there was about to be a fire, He would have told me. And yes, I believe He had the angel of the Lord keep the wood wet till I was awake enough to get the kids up and out. I am convinced (now!) that the literal Angel of the Lord was there the entire night, watching, keeping the wood wet, protecting, faithfully ministering to me and the kids….
And I am so thankful for my precious relationship with my Miracle-working, Mountain-moving, Awe-inspiring, Gasp-giving God….He alone is worthy of my praise!! And so, we will be looking for a symbol of the Angel of the Lord to put in our Memorial Box. I am thinking maybe a very strong, manly looking angel, since I just can’t picture a little fairyish looking angel as “the angel of the Lord”….I picture him as ripped in muscle and oh-so-very strong!! (Actually we are also on a hunt for a new Memorial Box also, which will replace the one destroyed by the fire and smoke damage.) What stories do you have in your Memorial Box?
I can’t even think of words after reading that. Tears fill my eyes, but no words fill my mind. I can see your strength coming out more and more. This post is so awesome to see as I have been praying for your healing, so you may have peace in your heart again. God is without a doubt always there, and he is slowly giving you some of the answers you so desperatly need in order to begin to move on.
*Hugs to you all*
I would put a little clock. After Ashley’s stroke they told us that had she had it any earlier, she would have died instantly due to the severity of the infarct; had she had it any later she would have been so severally brain damaged she would have been in a vegetative state forever.
God’s timing is perfect.
(I have to quit reading this at work! It’s messing up my makeup!)
You’re so right, we may never know the “Why’s” but one word in the scriptures you wrote today stands out: TRUST. Whom God trusts.
He will never leave you.
Wow Linn. Even though your brain feels like it's on overload & needs to sit a spell…the Lord really is speaking to you…right to the core of your heart.
You will no doubt be putting the pieces of this puzzle together for years to come…learning valuable lessons along the way. And your open heart willing to share with us is teaching us as well.
You are a treasure.
Linny,
The teaching that is coming out of you now-as a result of the fire-is so BIG and profound and far reaching that if for no other reason than to teach and bless all of those (us) who read your story, you will know that what you have been through was definitely in the Lord’s plan to “enlarge your territory” or “increase your influence.” Your sacrafice has been huge but the Lord’s blessing will be unbelieveable and we know that the Glory belongs only to HIM. Thank you. We love you and continue to pray for your blessing and healing in all of that has happened and is yet to come.
Lori L.-Richmond
Linn, I am so blessed by your posts and updates. I appreciate (and admire) your transparency and genuineness (is that a word?!) with us. Each post seems to teach me something new or give me a new insight. Thanks for sharing your heart.
I continue to pray for each of you as you walk through the aftermath of the fire, the emotions, the grief, the sleepless nights, the questions, the struggles, the nightmares, the needs, and so on. Our omniscient God knows all that you are going through and He is not being caught off guard. He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow and He will walk this road with you and your family. He is faithful!!
Love you guys!
Linn, you are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this difficult, yet victorious (even if you don’t always feel it!) journey with us. I’m all teary here –
Your postings make me long for a deeper relationship with the Lord – and your reflections are such a blessing to me!
Barb
Linn – Yesterday in church, the choir said My God is a Mountain Mover. I was touched and immediately went to you and your family as so many times as in today’s post you have mentioned God being a mountain mover. How true. And again, as you have mentioned, I don’t think this was coincidence. I immediately said a quiet prayer for you and your family and for all the mountains we need moved in our family.
God bless you.
Jeannie
i am in awe of your words and what the Lord is teaching you (and us as you write). i love your idea of a memorial box… i don’t have one yet, but i will ponder this in my heart. i have a thankful heart, but not a concrete way to catalog how the Lord is moving in our lives. thank you for the reminder and the encouragement.
your blog, even in its gritty pain, is such a blessing to my heart. thank you for shedding the tears to write this.
you are no doubt, blessing far more than just me.
kimberly, aka
purejoy.
Oh Linn, I know the angel of God was protecting you but I also know God warned you about the fire. Do you remember your dreams about a fire? Do you remember the night before when you felt uneasy and even turned your car around? Do you remember that need to have to get your alarm fixed that week? Dear friend, God did tell you and was setting things in to place to protect your family. Maybe God just knew that you wouldn’t be able to handle what he had to tell you if he just came straight out and told you but he did tell you in whispers. God knows you listen to him or you wouldn’t have done the things he ask you to like getting the alarm fixed when you did.
Linn, your words always speak to my heart. You give us much food for though. I agree your blessing will be unbelieveable. Continued prayers for all of you.
Linn, your words always give us food for thought. You will indeed have an unbelieveable blessing from the Lord. Continued prayers my friend.
Good, Good, Good!! Yes, that is so good!! You have a great brother, and we do have ONE AWESOME GOD!! Someday I think He will let you see the good that came out of that horrible fire. I know you are waiting for that day. Praise the Lord that He is still speaking to you!
Praise you, Jesus for your protection of this family!
To God be the glory!
I just love what your brother wrote. I’m so happy that you got your word from the Lord.
sherri
I’m so glad you posted this. He is definitely our protector!
Ok, I am super emotional today because I don’t feel well. SOOOO, I’m going for a funny angle instead of an emotional comment.
Let’s see…for the Angel of the Lord figurine, I’d say get a Spiderman figurine (Isaiah would be proud) and glue some butterfly wings. See, this angel will be manly enough to protect, but gentle enough to show his love!
I have been so blessed reading your blog. Through all your ups and downs your are an awesome testimony to us all. We don’t know why God allows things, but when tradgedy strikes and you stil praise his goodness, then you are truly a blessed family. He will continue to protect, guide and bless you because you give him all the Glory even in the darkest hours.
I pray for you often and I know all of this pain will eventually ease up and even though you won’t forget, you will be able to move on.
I lauged at your comment about losing your mind LOL. I feel like that myself and haven’t had any major things happening. I can’t imagine what your mind must be doing to u right now!!
Keep going strong
Love in Christ
Denise
from Michigan
Linn,
I have been thinking this all along, but I don’t think I mentioned it in a message because the timing wasn’t right. This would sound too trivial to say prior to this, your hurt was still too deep, the wound still too raw, but I think you are at a beginning point in healing where you will know this is not a trivial thing that is being said for lack of anything else to say, I really and truly mean this…that you WILL know the reason why this happened, and it will all be so clear and it will be GOOD. I know you LOVED your little house and it will be FOREVER etched in your memory as your favorite house, but now, a new house will be a bigger house, and it will accommodate all those children that you are going to be the parents of……..and maybe, if this did not happen, maybe there would have been a different fire, one that did happen in the night leaving you groggy and unable to function so well to get those children out, or maybe while you were in China, or Uganda bringing a child home, or taking care of children that need taking care of. So many things that *could be*, and we will never know, but we can have great FAITH that possibly we were spared something horrible when something bad happens. My oldest son has been in some legal trouble, and I think it was the best thing that God could have done for him, if he had not had this happen, something really, really awful could have happened in the future. No parent wants their child to get into trouble, but I just know that this is God showing his love for my son, by sparing him something that could shatter his life and/or the life of someone else. Thank you God. Hugs to you my friend, you are always in our prayers.
Lady you have no clue how many people your story has touched. I’m glad your brother could put his thoughts into words. God did the same type of thing to Job and he was blessed with double afterward.
Chris
We are praying for your family each day. We are a JTM family and followed your journey’s as well. Your faith and strength inspire us all. God will move mountains for your family. You are an amazing family and we will continue to keep all of you in our prayers. God Bless All of You!
All our blessings,
The Phifer’s
JTM – Jiesue
Wow, your brother’s words are powerful and so full of truth. I agree that the angel of God was with you that night.
I long for that type of relationship. I want to hear God speaking to me. I know that He does but I don’t think I always slow down or am quiet enough to hear it. Our newly adopted daughter has profound hearing loss and she has to learn to listen. I had never thought about having to learn to listen but that is what I need to do with God; learn to listen. Thanks again for sharing.
Hugs,
Robin
Oh Linny, how blessed I am to read this post AND all the comments as well. I get just as much encouragement out of the stories I read in the comments as I do your own writings! Praise the Lord for how His power is felt through these blogs. Thank you for your transparency; it allows us to see the Lord working so evidently in your life.
I love Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just couldn’t help but shout that out!
This is powerful. I really appreciate your sharing this more than you can realize. I write about the deaths of my two sons too much, but I have had many “treasure boxes” regarding these losses. They have made me the woman I am today. I don’t think I will share at this time because today is one of the days that I border on tears, and I don’t want to go there. Nonetheless, the stories/treasures are real, and I ponder them often. Again, thank you for taking the time to share.
I don’t know why such a sweet family has went through this but I do know God is using it for his glory !!!!!!! Your blog is such a blessing to me.
Melissa in KY
Wise words from your brother! Oh how blessed you are!! God is certainly speaking through your brother to you!!!!
I’ve been reading everyday but never seem to find the time to comment but I just had to make time after reading this post.
Linn, I have shared the story of the fire with many. It is a tragic story which brings tears to my eyes and has touched me deep, deep inside. However, when I told my family and friends your story I didn’t dwell on the tragic details, instead I wanted everyone to know about your unease the evening before – He was telling you something terrible was ahead of you, He was protecting you, He didn’t let you fall into a deep sleep.
I had no idea that your unease was something you were struggling to process, right from the start it’s shone through to me as Him at work. You’re dear friend is right, you didn’t have to go to your room to talk with Him, as He was already screaming at you. You listened and you and your beautiful family and safe today because of that. Praise Him!
What a wonderful post. The strength He has gifted you just shines through.
Linn…..I very honestly believe your fire and your experiences since then have been orchestrated to reach FAR out into the world and spread your ministry much farther than would have been possible otherwise. Your family has touched SO many people. Your faith has shown so many people the power of the Lord.
It may be unclear why God would choose your family for such heartbreak, but I am praying that HE alone uses your blog for those lost to find Him…..I am adopting my first child from Haiti, and I have been struggling with the long wait….I am humbled by your story, and feel so blessed by your story. If you would like to follow my blog (it is private) please email me at the address in my profile…I will be praying for you and your children in the days ahead. I am a children’s therapist, and I know the trauma has to be so difficult…May God continue to bless you daily.
That is one of the coolest things I have ever read. I often think that even when bad things happen to us – how very much we have been spared from. A week ago – I was driving with my daughter Ashley and my Mom in my car. We were going through an intersection when two guys ran the read light at a high rate of speed and hit us. They knocked us sideways then pushed my car out of the way and took off. I ended up sideways under the traffic light. My car was totaled – but my Mom and Ashley are just fine even with their side of the car crunched up. I believe that the Lord could have stopped that car and I believe he could have delayed our arrival in the intersection – but he chose to protect us in the midst of the accident rather than spare us from it. People were so kind and many came to my aid after the accident. I was really overwhelmed by the blessing and saddened by the lives those two men who hit us must lead. God is good – all the time. Even when it is hard. Blessings to you friend.
Oh WOW!! Is all I can say. Such wisdom & a wonderful post. I have boowhooed all thru this post. It is wonderful that the Angel of the Lord kept the wood wet until you were ready (God is such a wonderful God) even though we can NEVER know why bad things happen to good Godly people. Thank You for sharing this with us ALL over the world.
Joscelyn Morrison Bham, AL
You and I know the words I shared with you were not mine, they were the Father’s words for His daughter and your little ones, He gave them to me, I just shared them.
I know you know this as well, I say it for the other readers of this blog, the night terrors are from the enemy who came to steal kill and destroy, he hasn’t left, like a modern day terrorist, he does one act of terror and he knows that our imaginations will take care of the next thousand days, leaving us helpless and defeated on the ground.
It is probably time to have the elders come and annoint the family with oil for memory healing, and allow the Holy Spirit to minister to you and the children. We know that only the Lord can remove these scars and allow the children to realize that inspite of what satan wanted to do…he was POWERLESS to hurt them, or you.
Again, for your readers as I know you know this verse too,
“God hath not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.”
II Tim 1:7
Fear is a natural response to what has happened to you guys. God is helping you thru this and wants you all to be healed of the dreams and night terrors.
What could have happened, DIDN’T. Because God said NO. Just like you, I stand in my church with my hands raised and sing right along with you…
Blessed be your name
In the land that is plentiful
Where the streams of abundance flow
Blessed be your name
Blessed be your name
When I’m found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed be your name
Every blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say…
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious name
Blessed be your name
When the sun’s shining down on me
When the world’s all as it should be
Blessed be your name
Blessed be your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there’s pain in the offering
Blessed be your name
Every blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say…
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious name
You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, Blessed be your name
As you know Linn I have been walking in the desert (unemployment) for over 2 years now, and I see a cloud on the horizon about the size of a mans hand coming closer and the closer it comes the larger is is becoming. It has been a difficult, but a blessed time of purifying before the Lord. Like a silver refiner, He holds us over the flame adding the flux to the mix cleaning out all the impurities. When He sees His reflection in the molten silver of our lives, THEN he can remove us from the heat because NOW we are REFINED and meet for the Masters use.
Isaiah 48:10 “Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.”
Zechariah 13:9 “And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my God.”
Revelation 3:18 “I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.”
This fire for you was more for your children than for you. We know that God has no grand children, only adopted…specially chosen ones that are His own. Dedicated believers children often wander from the fold just like Israel did. They wonder if there really is a God, if God really cares, your children have seen first hand God’s deliverance, protection, and are about to see the clouds burst forth with an abundance of rain, showers of His blessed, blessing. With the retelling of the memory box, they will never forget His goodness to THEM.
Blessed be your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there’s pain in the offering
Blessed be your name
We KNOW He is ALWAYS Good.
Your Big Brother in Texas
Linn, this was what I read last night:
Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard and I have come in response to them. But the prince of the persian kingdom resisted me 21 days” Daniel 10:12-13
The lesson talked about how Satan can be a direct hinderance in our lives, but how God’s power will flow through to answer prayer and deliver new blessings.God did not allow anything to come on Daniel beyond what he could bear. Willian L. Watkinson was quoted: “The most worthy souls will be tested with the most pressure and the highest heat, but heaven will not desert them.”
It seemed so much to be you, I could not stop thinking about you. I decided I would type out the verse for you in the morning. Then when I read this post – incredible.
We are praying for you, along with all those so stricken in the bushfires.
Love Fi
thanks for the sweet comment today. i’m kind of new to this writing thing, and you were sweetly encouraging. i am praying for your fire recovery. i check on you every day! i am hoping the newest additions to your family are settling in after the turmoil of the fire. .. i’m sure it’s been hard for everyone, but i think particularly of your newest family memebers.
the Lord reigns, and this will not return void. what a story He is fashioning for you, and has already used it to His glory.
blessings to you from tennessee.
Oh Linny—How FAITHFUL is our God! What an amazing testimony of His faithfulness. Our family has been praying daily for your family—tonight I shared with the kids about the Angel of the Lord and how God sent him to protect you and your family. What an amazing story of God’s love for them to hear. They had so many questions, it was such a teachable moment—they were captivated by how much God loves your family.
Nothing is ever in vain is it? It just amazes me how God uses everything that we, or others we know, go through for His glory. Just you wait and see—your ashes are already being turned into beauty sweet friend.
He LOVES you—I cannot wait to see the amazing doors that are about to open for your family. Ooohhh, what an honor to watch and PRAY!
Love and hugs
Adeye
Linn,
I’ve been so touched by your story. I began reading your blog the day after the fire, after Angie (Bring the Rain) twittered about you.
I was going to write nearly the same thing as Chris and Sarah… God did tell you about the fire, and you listened. You got the alarm fixed. You backed the car into the drive for a speedy exit. You dreamed of it. And yes, I’m sure there were angels that kept the wood wet until you would be awake. God preserved your family so that you could tell about it and give Him the glory.
I remember reading most of the story of the fire to my husband and kids that night after our family prayer time and we cried at God’s faithfulness in preparing you to be carried through the morning of the fire. Choking sobs, really!
I cannot begin to imagine the enormity of the task of going through it all. Many strangers, brothers and sisters are lifting you to the throne of God through this time so that He may comfort and strengthen you. In those few hours that you sleep may your spirit hear the voice of God singing over you, His beloved.
Karina :o)
Linn, I have always known there were angels sent by God. I was in a terrible car accident with my first son who was six months old. There is no way he should have lived, but an angel saved him that day. The doctors said he, he would die or never be the same again. He is now the father of four children, A wonderful husband and father. Reading your post today I cried and cried. God has a plan for you and your wonderful children. A house and the things in it can be replaced but a child has a whole life ahead of them and God know what wonderful children they are. He knows how many people will be helped by you and yours. The Angel sure did a good job. The world will be a better place because of the act one Angel.
God Be With
You,Maryellen
Hi, I am Katie, a momma of 11 (soon to be 18) in Uganda, East Africa.
This is the first time I have ever commented on a blog from Uganda. Actually, it is the first time while in Uganda I have spent any time reading a blog that is not my own, but wow. I don’t even remeber the series of clicks it took me to get here, but I know that this was God’s gift and encouragement to me today, to read about another Mom of many, fearing the Lord, saying YES and handing her struggles to Him. When my children are quiet (ok when they are sleeping becuase it is only then…) I look forward to reading more. Thank you for your heart.
Katie in Uganda
http://www.amazima.org
I am learning SO much from you, thank you!
Miss Linn, my dear, I am still praying for you and your family. Every time I start to worry about you all, I’m reminded that God wants what’s best for you even more than I do! I love you all. You guys are so precious.
What a powerful post. God really speaks through you, I believe. He is taking care of you, and He was there that morning, making sure you all got out of the fire, alive. And He is there for you now. You have an amazing gift of seeing His signs and hearing His voice, and I really learn a lot from you. Thank you!
All the best,
Nicole A. in OH
Linny….Can barely even type… I am just crying for you. I am so so so very happy for you that you have had this revelation… And God WILL be glorified… and through each post we not only get to know more of your heart, we have the chance to grow closer to him. thank you for sharing all of this with us Linn… the hard times and the good times. We can all learn so much from this and grow in faith along with you.
love you tons…
Amie
Oh Linn, I have never known a more God-fearing soul. Wow. I am humbled to even be able to have crossed paths with you. And your brother’s words … speechless. Praising God for your walk and for this Word from God for you.
Oh Linn…WOW.
Thank you, God, for your Angels of Protection. Thank you for Speaking to us even when we don’t recognize your voice right away. Thank you for Friends who share our burdens and pray with us. And thank you, God, for Big Brothers in Texas whom are Vessels of Your Love and Your Voice.
Thank you, God, for keeping this precious family in the palms of your hands…up close to your heart.
With Love and Gratitude, Amy
Wow…I'm struck in silence right now. All I can really say to that is: AMEN! Praise God for revealing that to you…I have chills. What a wonderful family, brother, and husband you have in your life. God does work in mysterious ways and I'm certain that one day you will know why He allowed this. I know that your story has reached SO many people who don't even know you and your family personally. Yet we all love and pray for you, and LEARN from you! I know that the Lord will richly bless you for you uncompromised faithfulness. Hugs to you and yours! <><